NYC Scavenger & Treasure Hunts
Urban adventures that bring New York's secrets to life
- Work together to solve fun challenges & puzzling clues Perfectly balanced & location-based.
- Guided by clues sent to your phones Messages sent to you and your team's phones.
- Explore New York's historic landmarks and hidden gems Our speciality, discovering and showing off amazing places!
- Discover top-rated pubs, bars and cafes - all optional Optional breaks to catch a rest along the way.
- Compete Set the fastest time and see you ranking on your end certificate. for top spot on the New York leaderboard
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How it works
- Choose your adventure and invite a team of 2-8 players, get competitive with multiple teams!
- Solve a trail of clues that reveal your path, sent to your phones as you hunt across the city.
- Pause at built-in break points to grab food and drinks on the way, all optional recommendations!
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Choose from over 125 top-rated experiences across 40 cities, or choose a gift balance for ultimate flexibility. We're happy to switch should your recipient wish to change!
New York Experiences
Each trail takes place in a different area of the city - click each tile to learn more!

The Southern Tip
To New Amsterdam and back, a fun-filled journey through historic NYC… more

Glamour of Midtown
The beating heart of New York, New York!… more

- Murder Mystery
Catch A Killer: The Devil in Chelsea
Play along with a mysterious murderer as you try to uncover their identity… more

Slow Boat to Chinatown
Through trendy Tribeca to the beating heart of Chinatown… more
New York Reviews
The great things you say about CityDays Scavenger Hunts & Treasure Hunts

Dinos
Really enjoyed the time!

Meg’s Minions
Amazing experience! Loved it

The Ealing Explorer’s
Absolutely LOVED the experience! It fulfilled my dream of doing RATW (which I hope might be a reality one day)! It enco…

West Country Wanderers
Great adventure but pretty exhausted now!

Sisters!
Amazing experience! 10/10 and well worth the money. A must for an exploration around hidden gems around London.

Mace Across The World
This was so fun! Saw lots of londons hidden gems and had a great time!!

Willpower and Wobble
Great fun, would really recommend this. I have lived in London my whole life but some spots I would have never visited …

Lost & Loving it!
This was awesome. Highly recommend it. You’ll need your thinking caps on for it but it was great fun from start to fini…

Birketts on Tour
Brilliant fun The children loved it and it was such fun as a whole family getting out and doing something different! Lo…

Lynchcraft
Great experience! Fun clues & a wonderful opportunity to berth friends & learn about London

Cute & Relocated
Great experience. Discovered new areas of London and hidden treasures. Thank you for a memorable race! Team Cute & Relo…

Meophamites
Brilliant day out, lots of fun and very well olpuy together!

Who cares, we showed up!
Had a great time exploring sights I’d not come across before

Collared Doves
What a fabulous experience! We visited places and areas in loved that we didn’t know existed! I would 100% recommend th…

The Lighting Bolts
Wow what a fantastic day, definitely would recommend to all. A fun activity to see places you would never usually see a…

Purple Piranha
Good fun!

The Baps
Brilliant day out , really enjoyed it all. The challenges were well thought out, the way it was run with the updates an…

Dad'n'girls
Exciting day out. Very good trail and riddles

Georgia's Birthday Besties!
We had so much fun racing across London on this scavenger hunt! We saw things and went to places we hadn't been to befo…

Red hot
Very good and well organised
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Action-packed Scavenger Hunts & Treasure Hunts in New York
How the New York days out work
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Discover New York's secret places
- Experience New York's unique places and share stories in independent pubs & cafes, curated for each New York Scavenger Hunt / Treasure Hunt.
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Fun challenges
- Engaging puzzles and captivating stories reveal New York in a new light.
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Play together or competitively
- Work as a team or compete head-to-head to set the fastest time on our New York leaderboard.
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Fully flexible bookings
- Alter your booking freely; change the date, time, number of people or chosen New York Scavenger Hunt / Treasure Hunt. Even stop and start once you've begun.
Fun activity for all groups




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The Best Self-Guided Scavenger Hunts in NYC

New Yorker or not, you know this city is not for the faint of heart. It takes courage, nerve, daring and yes, a little inside information to find the best hidden spots in New York. All you’ve gotta do is let us take you there.
At CityDays, we craft scavenger hunts in NYC that allow you to explore the city at your own pace. We get you prowling the streets of New York, hunting down pockets of history and NY quirks that we’re betting you never noticed before.
Our self-guided scavenger hunts in New York are designed to deliver fascinating secrets and interesting facts that you can only discover by seeking them out yourself. So whether you’re looking for a day out with family, friends, or an NYC scavenger hunt for couples, we’ve got something for you. Read on to find out which of our trails will suit you best…
New York Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt: The Devil in Chelsea

New Yorkers, there’s a mystery unfolding in Manhattan and the city needs YOU to solve it.
This murder-mystery style scavenger hunt in New York City unfolds in the charming Manhattan neighborhood of Chelsea. It’s your job to navigate the streets and uncover a blend of historical facts and fascinating landmarks, all while following a fictional narrative of intrigue and mystery.
You’ll have to piece together clues from your surroundings and unravel riddles that lead you to a suspect… or else!
Find out more here.
New York Scavenger Hunt: Slow Boat to Chinatown

No need to hop aboard, the Slow Boat to Chinatown is a vehicle-free scavenger hunt in NYC that takes you around the culturally rich neighborhoods of Tribeca and Chinatown.
Take your time exploring elements of US cinematic history, discovering remnants of 17th-century New York, and much, much more as you embark on an NYC scavenger hunt that opens your eyes to the wonders that make modern-day Manhattan what it is: a feast for the senses.
Find out more here.
New York Scavenger Hunt: The Southern Tip

Get to the bottom of New York’s many-layered history by undertaking one of the best scavenger hunts in NYC for history fans: The Southern Tip.
This self-guided scavenger hunt in NYC is perfect for New Yorkers and tourists alike looking to learn more about The Big Apple.
Delve into New York City's Dutch colonial past and weave your way through significant landmarks that tell the story of the city's early days to the present by scavenging for clues and unraveling riddles.
Find out more here.
New York Scavenger Hunt: Glamour of Midtown

Roll out the red carpet and take on a puzzle-filled scavenger hunt in NYC through the historic Garment District.
Hunt down clues under the watchful eye of the iconic Empire State Building as you meander through New York’s fashion nucleus on this self-guided scavenger hunt.
Along the way, you’ll uncover Fashion Avenue, Bryant Park, and New York’s Classic department store, Macy’s, whilst also picking up historical facts and trivia.
A must for fashionistas and all those interested in New York’s trendsetting history.
Find out more here.
Team-Building Scavenger Hunts in NYC
Did you know that we craft bespoke scavenger hunts in NYC for corporate clients?
Whether you’re looking to set off from your office to a specific location or you want to test our creativity skills, we wanna hear about your team-building activity plans.
Check out our NYC team-building activities page or contact us to find out more!